Undergraduate scholarships

The University of St Andrews has always been committed to attracting and admitting students with outstanding academic potential, regardless of race, religion, or circumstances. Scholarships lie at the very heart of this mission.

Undergraduate scholarships not only open doors to academic excellence but also allows students to fully immerse themselves in the intellectual, cultural and community life that defines this University.

Your support is an investment in talented students whose future contributions will make ripples far beyond their time here.

Two female undergraduate students wearing red gowns, pictured walking away down a stone pier towards historic cathedral ruins.

Wardlaw scholarships

Wardlaw Scholarships were established in 2004 in response to the growing financial pressures facing students. They provide essential support for undergraduates by helping to cover their living costs while at St Andrews. They are awarded solely based on financial need.

International undergraduate scholarships

International scholarships at St Andrews were created to ease the growing financial challenges faced by students coming to the University from around the world. They provide vital support that helps outstanding undergraduates to manage the additional costs associated with studying far from home.

Saints Abroad

We offer undergraduate students a number of exciting opportunities to spend a semester or a year abroad as part of their St Andrews degree programme. Saints Abroad scholarships and bursaries support students to embrace these opportunities and can be directed towards students studying specific subjects.

Sanctuary Scholarships

Sanctuary Scholarships support individuals seeking sanctuary in the UK, many of whom have little or no access to student finance. Since 2019, St Andrews has proudly offered these awards at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Why I give

‘I decided to fund five Wardlaw Scholarships at the University of St Andrews – the Malika Aly-Khan Wardlaw Scholarships. I hope that others will consider making similar donations for current students to honour and remember the people and places they have loved at St Andrews.’

– Fiona Hill (MA 1989)

Meet some of our undergraduate scholars

Grant Family Gateway to Physics Wardlaw Scholar

‘This scholarship represents more than financial support – it represents belief in my potential and investment in my dreams. Your generosity has allowed me to fully immerse myself in both the academic and social fabric of St Andrews. I am committed to making the most of this incredible opportunity, using it as a foundation for meaningful contributions to scientific research and discovery.

‘The ripple effects of your support extend far beyond my journey. Every research project I undertake, every problem I solve, and every barrier I break will carry forward the investment you have made in me.’
Canada Wardlaw Scholar

‘Thanks to the financial support of this scholarship, I’ve been able to experience university life in a fuller and more balanced way than I otherwise could have. It has helped cover everyday expenses and eased financial strain, which in turn gave me the space to focus on my studies in Comparative Literature and Philosophy, and on my personal development.

‘Without this support, I would have had to make difficult compromises between academic work and other aspects of university life. Instead, I’ve been able to throw myself into my courses, connect with new communities, and explore a range of experiences that have been incredibly meaningful.’
George & Stella Lee Hong Kong Scholar

‘I chose to study my degree in Computer Science here for many reasons, but in part due to the outstanding reviews of the teaching experience and the lecturers, and I can say that I have found it to be a wonderful experience, far exceeding my expectations.

‘It’s clear to me that choosing to study here at St Andrews is one of the best choices I have made in my life. The University, the town, and the people have already made a lasting impact on me.

‘I’m very grateful for the George & Stella Lee Hong Kong Scholarship, which has made it financially possible for me to study here and fully immerse myself in all these experiences.’

Undergraduate scholarships

Why I give

Meet some of our undergraduate scholars

Bhani Kaur

Charli Svendson

Edward Lowe